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268. Writing With Inclusion with Tonya Todd

2024-05-3027:00

Send us a Text Message.Author, actress, and activist Tonya Todd talks about how to write with inclusivity, include it in your work, and how it can affect the readers' experience.▬Visit Tonya's website:https://www.mstonyatodd.com/the_author/Find Tonya on her socials:https://www.instagram.com/mstonyatodd/https://x.com/mstonyatodd?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-todd-b05b1918aWriting sensitivity website:https://www.writingdiversely.com/

267. How to Write About an Iconic Historical Figure with Phil Gramlich

2024-05-2322:40

Send us a Text Message.Podcaster, travel agent, and author Phil Gramlich discusses his book Walt & His Park, and tips on how he wrote about the famed figure.▬Visit Phil's website:https://eartotheretravel.com/our-team/phil-gramlich/Get a copy of Walt & His Park:https://www.philgramlich.com/Follow Phil on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/EarToTherePhil/Don't forget to listen to the instructions at the end of the episode to learn how you can win a free copy of Walt & His Park! ...

266. The Specificity of Language with Eli Burnstein

2024-05-1623:15

Send us a Text Message.Author Eli Burnstein discusses the nuances of language and how he dives into the details in his new book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions.▬Visit Eli's website:https://eliburnstein.com/Get a copy of Dictionary of Fine Distinctions:https://www.amazon.com/product/dp/1454952350/Fine Eli on social media:https://twitter.com/eliburnsteinhttps://www.instagram.com/eatpraylovestein/

265. Event Review: AwesomeCon with Kenton Kilgore and Taylor Gonzales

2024-05-0924:32

Send us a Text Message.Author Kenton Kilgore, Jennia, and her PA Taylor Gonzales review the highs and lows of D.C.'s AwesomeCon from both a vendor and attendee perspective.▬Visit Kenton's Website:https://kentonkilgore.com/Check out Kenton's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POOFind Kenton on social media:https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/https://www.instagram.com/kentonkilgoreauthor/

264. Research Tips for Nonfiction Writers

2024-05-0219:45

Send us a Text Message.Author and mindful arts therapist Susan Day tells her tips and tricks for researching when it comes to nonfiction and why it's important!▬Visit Susan's website:https://mindfulartstherapy.com.au/Check out her books:https://amzn.to/3uZsZfRFind her on social media:https://www.facebook.com/mindfulartstherapyhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulartstherapy/

263. Folklore and Fairy Tales

2024-04-2525:51

Send us a Text Message.Writer and podcaster Vanessa Rogers discusses the common misconceptions of fairy tales, folk tales, and folklore and how they are still impacting the modern literary world.▬Visit Fabric of Folklore and listen to the podcast:https://fabricoffolklore.com/Check out the Fabric of Folklore on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fabric_of_folklore/

262. What is Urban Fantasy?

2024-04-1821:34

Send us a Text Message.Author and project engineer Carina Steinbakk discusses the nuances of urban fantasy, how it compares to other fantasy subgenres, and her book "Flames of Eader."▬Visit Carina's website:https://www.carinasteinbakk.co.uk/Get a copy of Flames of Eader:https://www.amazon.com/Flames-Eader-Carina-Steinbakk/dp/1800746768Find Carina on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carinasteinbakk/https://www.instagram.com/flamesofeader/

261. What is Fantasy?

2024-04-1524:09

Send us a Text Message.Author and podcaster Richie Billing talks all things fantasy--how it's defined, the sub genres, and what you should take into consideration about worldbuilding and the characters.▬Check out Richie's website:https://richiebilling.com/Listen to The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed Podcast:https://richiebilling.com/the-fantasy-writers-toolshed-podcastFind Richie on all platforms:https://linktr.ee/richiebilling

260. Working with a Co Author

2024-04-1126:53

Send us a Text Message.Author Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen discuss the keys to successful co-authoring and their first co-author venture with their book Tomorrow and Tomorrow.We'd also like to congratulate Lillah on her nomination for the 2024 Georgia Author of the Year!https://www.authoroftheyear.org/2024-nominees**Note: There were some issues with the recording and compressing of today's audio, so we apologize in advance, but stick around for a riveting interview.▬Get Tomorrow...

259. How Minimalism is Linked to the Creative Process

2024-04-0422:40

Send us a Text Message. Author, web developer, and Asana Pro Bastien Siebman discusses how minimalism can generate creativity and reframe productivity. ▬Check out Bastien's LinkedIn:https://fr.linkedin.com/in/siebmanb/en

258. Editing Essentials #10: What is a Book Coach?

2024-04-0127:00

Send us a Text Message.Dayna Reidenouer is back talking about book coaching, what it is, what they do, and if you should hire one.▬Dayna's sitehttps://www.yourpublishingbff.com/Dayna's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

257. How Sharing Your Story Can Boost Your Personal and Professional Goals

2024-03-2823:58

Send us a Text Message.Content warning: Mentions of suicideDoctor of education and professor Keith McNally discusses the impact of sharing your story on personal and professional goals, his book Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey, and how to start bringing a new perspective to life.▬Find Keith on LinkedIn:Keith J. McNally - Digital Vision LLC | LinkedInGet Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey:Walking the Path: A Leader's Journey: McNally, Keith: 9781387458240: Amazon.com: Books

256. How to Create Animal Characters For an Older Audience

2024-03-2521:58

Send us a Text Message.Author Kenton Kilgore talks about writing animal characters for older audiences and how to make them believable.In a Writing and Editing March Madness, the podcast will be uploading twice a week for the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for these special episodes!▬Visit Kenton's Website:https://kentonkilgore.com/Check out Kenton's books on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kenton-Kilgore/author/B008F95POOFind Kenton on social media:https://www.facebook.com/kentonkilgor...

255. Self-Care for Writers

2024-03-2127:05

Send us a Text Message.Author and educator Finnian Burnett talks about why self-care matters and how writers can practice it.▬Visit Finnian's website:https://finnburnett.com/Check out Finnian's blog:https://finallyfinnian.com/Find Finnian on social media:https://twitter.com/FinnianBurnetthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/finnburnett/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553933342836

254. Writing About Grief from Losing a Beloved Animal

2024-03-1420:02

Send us a Text Message.*Content Warning: Topics of pet death and griefAuthor Maribeth Decker talks about her book Peace in Passing, discusses her work as an animal communicator, and the process of grief when you lose a beloved pet.▬Visit Maribeth's website:https://sacredgrove.com/Maribeth Decker - YouTubeGet Peace in Passing:https://sacredgrove.com/pipsecondedition/

253. Demystifying the Publishing Process

2024-03-0725:00

Send us a Text Message.Editor and Chief Inspiration Officer Deborah Kevin discusses the publishing process and pulls the cover off the differences between traditional, hybrid, and self publishing.▬Check out Deborah's website:https://deborahkevin.com/Find Deborah on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterhttps://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/deborah-kevin/https://www.facebook.com/deborahkevinwriterhttps://twitter.com/deborahkevin20Highlander Press:https://highlanderpressbo...

252. Using Letters To Enrich Your Family History

2024-03-0131:07

Send us a Text Message.Author and speaker Kevin O'Connor discusses using family letters dated all the way back to the 1930s in his book Two Floors Above Grief and why you should consider keeping them too.▬Visit Kevin's website:http://kevinoconnorauthor.comFind Kevin on social media:https://www.facebook.com/kevin.oconnor2https://www.instagram.com/kevmaster62/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmoconnor/

251. Comics 101

2024-02-2222:41

Send us a Text Message.Comics author and editor Carl Shinyama discusses the process of editing comics, how it differs from novel editing, and a special upcoming project.▬Find Carl on social media:https://www.instagram.com/carl_shinyama_/https://twitter.com/mrcomiceditor?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorMore details about Maui Strong:https://zoop.gg/c/mauistrong

250. Editing Essentials 9: Style Sheets and Sample Edits

2024-02-1525:23

Send us a Text Message.Editor Dayna Reidenouer is back to discuss the purpose of style sheets and sample edits and explains how they can impact the publishing process.▬Dayna's sitehttps://www.yourpublishingbff.com/Dayna's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yourpublishingbff

249. All About the Neurodivergent Publishing Conference

2024-02-0828:49

Send us a Text Message.Author and editor Ellis Prybylski talks about their accessible Neurodivergent Publishing Conference that welcomes writers, editors, and everyone in between.▬Get tickets to the NPC here:https://ndpub.org/Check out Ellis's self-publishing service:https://selfpub.me/Discover neurodivergent Facebook groups here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/409428960925934https://www.facebook.com/groups/ndwriterslounge

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